US equity markets rose Friday and technology names continued their staggering run to cap off a strong start to the year, and the best first half for the Nasdaq Composite since 1983 US equity markets – The Dow up +285.18 points or +0.84% . The broader S&P500 edged 53.94 points or +1.23%. The Nasdaq +1.45% to finish at 13,787.92. The small capitalisation Russell 2000 was up 0.38%.